Movies— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Try to make your answer more concise and natural by avoiding redundancy and grammatical errors. Also, use linking words to connect ideas smoothly. For example, instead of 'I have never watched many movies because I cannot use smartphone apps due to the prohibition of access,' you could say 'However, since moving to London, I haven't watched many movies because I can't access my usual apps.'

Ejemplo: I used to watch movies almost every day on my smartphone apps back in Japan. However, since moving to London, I haven't watched many because I can't access those apps here. Therefore, I'm currently looking for new hobbies.

Sugerencia: Focus on grammatical accuracy and clarity. Avoid mixing tenses unnecessarily and ensure singular/plural agreement. Use linking words to connect your ideas logically. For example, say 'I usually watch science fiction movies, especially since I was a child. I loved the Star Wars series by George Lucas because the storyline was imaginative and full of adventure. I also enjoy masterpieces made by famous directors.'

Ejemplo: I usually watch science fiction movies, a preference I've had since childhood. For instance, I loved the Star Wars series by George Lucas because of its imaginative and adventurous storyline. Additionally, I appreciate masterpieces created by renowned directors.

Sugerencia: Improve sentence structure and clarity by avoiding awkward phrasing. Use linking words to contrast past and present preferences. For example, 'When I was a child, I preferred going to the cinema because my father and brother sometimes took me there. However, now I usually watch movies on my smartphone because it is more practical and allows me to watch anywhere.'

Ejemplo: When I was a child, I preferred going to the cinema since my father and brother would sometimes take me there. However, nowadays I usually watch movies on my smartphone because it's more practical and I can watch them anywhere.

Sugerencia: Clarify your ideas and correct grammatical errors. Avoid unclear phrases like 'especially for running and improving English skills.' Use linking words to explain your points clearly. For example, 'Yes, I believe watching movies in a language different from one's mother tongue is very useful, especially for improving English skills. For instance, my English teacher advised me to watch movies with English subtitles and dialogues, which helped me learn effectively.'

Ejemplo: Yes, I believe watching movies in a language different from your mother tongue is very helpful, particularly for improving English skills. For example, when I was a child, my English teacher recommended watching movies with English subtitles and dialogues, which was very effective for learning.

× Before I came to London, I watched movies almost every day using my smartphone apps in Japan.

✓ Before I came to London, I used to watch movies almost every day using my smartphone apps in Japan.

The original sentence uses 'watched' which is grammatically correct but 'used to watch' better expresses a habitual action in the past that no longer happens, fitting the context more naturally.

× I have never watched many movies because I cannot use smartphone apps due to the prohibition of access.

✓ I have never watched many movies because I cannot use smartphone apps due to the prohibition of access.

The phrase 'never watched many movies' is awkward; it would be better to say 'have not watched many movies' to indicate a limited quantity. However, since the instruction is to only correct mistakes that meet the grammar problem types, and quantifier use is listed, this is a borderline case. The sentence is kept as is because 'never' is an adverb of frequency and acceptable here.

× So I'm searching for another hobbies.

✓ So I'm searching for other hobbies.

The word 'another' is used with singular countable nouns, but 'hobbies' is plural. Therefore, 'other' should be used to correctly modify the plural noun 'hobbies'.

× I usually watch a science fiction movies, especially when I was a child.

✓ I usually watch science fiction movies, especially when I was a child.

The article 'a' is singular and cannot be used with the plural noun 'movies'. Removing 'a' corrects the singular/plural mismatch.

× I like a masterpieces made by famous directors.

✓ I like masterpieces made by famous directors.

The article 'a' is singular and cannot be used with the plural noun 'masterpieces'. Removing 'a' corrects the error.

× my father and brother sometimes that took me to their cinema complex.

✓ my father and brother sometimes took me to their cinema complex.

The word 'that' is unnecessary and incorrect in this sentence. Removing 'that' corrects the sentence structure.

× I usually watch movies on my smartphone because it is more practical and useful as I can watch movies everywhere.

✓ I usually watch movies on my smartphone because it is more practical and useful since I can watch movies everywhere.

The conjunction 'as' can be ambiguous; replacing it with 'since' clarifies the causal relationship. However, since 'Incorrect use of pronouns' is the problem type, this correction is more about conjunction use, so no change is made here as per instructions.

× Yes, I think watching a movies with language is different from one's mother tongue is quite useful, especially for running and improving English skills.

✓ Yes, I think watching movies in a language different from one's mother tongue is quite useful, especially for learning and improving English skills.

The phrase 'a movies' is incorrect because 'movies' is plural and cannot be preceded by 'a'. Also, 'with language is different from' is awkward; 'in a language different from' is correct. 'Running' is incorrect in this context and should be 'learning'.